IRCC Processing Times February 2026: Latest Updates & Changes
ℹ️ Key Insights & Disclaimer – February 2026 Update
IRCC processing times (as of Feb 12, 2026) show increases in citizenship, economic classes & some family streams due to post-holiday surges & queues. Times represent 80% of applications; individual cases vary based on completeness, security, country & volume. Always check official IRCC tool for real-time estimates.
🗳️ Citizenship Processing Times (Monthly Update)
Citizenship grant now at 14 months (+1 from Jan). Queue ~313,000 (+7,600). AORs issuing for Oct 8, 2025 submissions. Longer for applicants outside Canada/US.
| Application Type | People Waiting (Change) | Processing Time (Feb 12, 2026) | Change Since Jan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizenship grant | ~313,000 (+7,600) | 14 months | +1 month |
| Citizenship certificate | ~47,900 (+5,500) | 11 months | +1 month |
| Renunciation of citizenship | N/A | 18 months | +7 months |
| Search of citizenship records | N/A | 16 months | +3 months |
🪪 Permanent Resident Card Processing Times (Weekly)
Positive trend: New PR cards 61 days (-1), renewals 30 days (-1).
| Application Type | Processing Time (Feb 11, 2026) | Change Since Jan 21 |
|---|---|---|
| New PR card | 61 days | -1 day |
| PR card renewal | 30 days | -1 day |
❤️ Family Sponsorship Processing Times (Monthly)
Mixed: Spousal outside Canada (non-Quebec) 15 months (+1), Quebec 35 months (stable). Parents/grandparents non-Quebec down to 35 months (-2).
| Category | People Waiting (Change) | Processing Time (Feb 12, 2026) | Change Since Jan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse/common-law outside Canada (non-Quebec) | ~47,300 (+1,600) | 15 months | +1 month |
| Spouse/common-law outside Canada (Quebec) | ~19,100 (-200) | 35 months | No change |
| Spouse/common-law inside Canada (non-Quebec) | ~52,600 (+500) | 21 months | No change |
| Parents/grandparents (non-Quebec) | ~48,300 (-2,000) | 35 months | -2 months |
💼 Economic Permanent Residency Processing Times (Monthly)
CEC up to 7 months (+1), queue +8,800 to ~34,200. FSWP 7 months (stable). Non-Express Entry PNP down to 13 months (-3).
| Category | People Waiting (Change) | Processing Time (Feb 12, 2026) | Change Since Jan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | ~34,200 (+8,800) | 7 months | +1 month |
| Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) | ~43,000 (+8,400) | 7 months | No change |
| Non-Express Entry PNP | ~108,300 (+5,700) | 13 months | -3 months |
| Quebec Skilled Worker | ~26,400 (-300) | 11 months | No change |
✈️ Temporary Resident Visas – Key Countries (Weekly Update)
Visitor visas, super visas, study & work permits vary by country. India: Visitor 78 days (-5), Super 213 days (-1), Study 4 weeks, Work 8 weeks.
| Country | Visitor Visa (Feb 11) | Super Visa (Feb 11) | Study Permit (Feb 11) | Work Permit (Feb 11) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 78 days (-5) | 213 days (-1) | 4 weeks | 8 weeks |
| United States | 25 days | 205 days (+18) | 7 weeks | 10 weeks |
| Nigeria | 51 days (+11) | 46 days (+8) | 8 weeks (+1) | 9 weeks |
| Pakistan | 58 days (+2) | 124 days (-2) | 7 weeks (+2) | 30 weeks (+10) |
Inside Canada: Visitor record extension 209 days (+48), Study extension 93 days (-11), Work inside 246 days (+5).
🛡️ Humanitarian & Protected Persons (Monthly)
H&C >10 years (no change). Protected persons inside Canada outside Quebec ~17 months.
📖 Canadian Passport Processing Times
Stable: In-person new 10 business days, mail 20 business days, urgent next day.
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